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which are characteristics of natural selection? check all that apply.
it affects populations.
it affects only individuals.
it occurs when there is genetic variation
it occurs when organisms are genetically identical.
it selects organisms with certain traits to survive.
it selects organisms at random to survive.

Characteristics of natural selection are

Explanation:

The theory of natural selection was the brainchild of Charles Darwin who discredited all the previous theories of random selection. According to him, it is a mechanism whereby the fittest are chosen to reproduce their like and pass on their genes.

The individuals of a population that have characteristics that are more suited to the harsh and dominant environment will more likely survive and later pass on their advantageable genes to their offsprings while those who cannot adapt will perish. As this process continues to occur, the entire species will evolve in time.

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